by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA Senate approved a bill requiring PA public schools to adopt bell-to-bell policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day. Senate Bill 1014 aims to curb classroom distractions, improve academic performance, and address growing...
by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA Senate Transportation Committee passed bipartisan legislation to help protect individuals with communication barriers during interactions with law enforcement. Senate Bill 802 would allow Pennsylvanians to voluntarily include a designation on their...
by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Legislation will be introduced by Philadelphia County Sen. Joe Picozzi and Bucks County Rep. Joe Hogan to provide tax credits for Pennsylvanians who want to make investments in the health of themselves and their families. Under one proposed bill, PA...
by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
YORK COUNTY – The York County Coroner’s Office has identified the two people who died after a murder-suicide in Spring Grove. The incident occurred Saturday, January 31 at Spring Hollow Apartments on the first block of East 3rd Avenue. The victims were identified as...
by Greg Barton | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA Chamber of Business and Industry responded to Gov. Shapiro’s latest budget proposal. President & CEO Luke Bernstein says, “As the budget process advances, we remain focused on proposals that improve PA’s ability to increase and attract...
by Greg Barton | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER COUNTY – A pharmacist at a Lancaster County Weis Market is facing charges after the store’s pharmacy staff noticed irregularities in medication distribution. Authorities say 53-year-old Nathan Bear of Lancaster was stealing controlled substances at the...
by Greg Barton | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his 2026-2027 budget proposal before a joint session of the PA General Assembly. The $53.3 billion budget proposal would increase spending by $2.7 billion, a 5.4% increase over the current year. The spending plan would take...
by Greg Barton | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Reaction to the governor’s budget came from some Republican lawmakers. Sen. Scott Martin: “The only reason why this budget did not include a broad-based tax increase is because Senate Republicans have stood up to the governor’s spending demands and...
by Greg Barton | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Reaction to the governor’s budget came from some Democrats in Harrisburg. Sen. Patty Kim: “Gov. Shapiro is leading by example. While PA’s economic outlook is bright, people are struggling, and we need to acknowledge that reality. The Governor has framed a...
by Greg Barton | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A special election to fill the vacancy of a PA House seat in York County has been announced. House Speaker Joanna McClinton signed a writ of election to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Rep. Seth Grove, who resigned his post January 31. The...
